eek-- rather concerned about spike's little business endeavor... and man will it get old fast if he has to run every single action by "his moral compass".

I am so glad to see this story back... is there a posting schedule I'm just not getting? haha. I love your writing and I love this story so much-- I normally don't read WIP's, so I always hold my breath when several days go by without a new chapter. :)

thanks for a great fic!

Wonder where Spike is taking this guy to and what "You know what to do means" if Spike has to lead him to something he must not know where whatever he is looking for is. I am looking forward to seeing what this job is and how it will effect S/B.
The past few pages have had so much detail and goodness it is hard to come to the end of the page.

“No wonder you went mad,” she whispered, mouthing her way up the line of his throat until she found the sweet spot. “You were so trapped back then. Did you love me because I set you free? Because I touched you and let you out of the agony of being a gentleman?”


Hottest thing ever written

I may go blind from reading this on my laptop at work but it be worth it just to see the latest in FtTp Buffy seems to reconise Spike is evil she is not making excuses she is just accepting him for who he was and is in her life.
Now how they will all handle it is a whole other story lol this was great in how it was written

I liked the reference to Wiliams innocence and Buffy sort of admiting she knew it at the time and how Spike has no real control over what he feels towards her. I especially like Buffy being level headed enough to bring up the way they accept Anya but not Spike. Sort of a scale of justice in how they measure evil and past wrongs into who is and who isnt accepted into their little group. Giles is really angry but I hope he takes time to condier or at least all of them do. Let us just hope Willow doesn't pull another spell gone wrong whammy.

Lovely!

I loved that you made Buffy call Giles on a few things like the fact he himself has lied to her about what he does tell her about vampires always on the show I wanted this kinda thing to take place with the slayer and watcher and it never really happened to the degree this did. Great update and intense chapter.
Please more when you have the time

Oh I could just hug you this was so perfect all the way around seriously the best story on the board.

I always feel so repetitive when I review your story, but great chapter as always. I love the line "She was seawater to a thirsty man." That whole paragraph was a wonderful description of his feelings for her. It’s a little scary for both of them, though. Spike loses himself in that love (that doesn’t seem a strong enough word) and on Buffy’s side it’s a lot of responsibility to be the focus of all that feeling.

I liked her confrontation with the Magic Box group and I loved Anya's reaction. It was perfect.

I'm worried about Spike, though...

Why is it I feel like Spike is working for the Cheese guy I keep picturing him in my head.
So many great parts in this update its hard to pick out the best ones but I will say Buffy just got me back on her team and Giles needs to come to terms with the fact he cant dictate Buffys life or calling and find a new role in her life as a friend and watcher.

Loved the couple moments with Buffy and Spike discussing his shirt and not changing and saying she loved him as is.
Mine mine mine lol Oh you bet he is.

Perfect chapter.

Are they speaking latin? Im hoping this works out for Spike he so wants to be the man Buffy needs him to be its very much like when he was William and wanting to provide for his family. I loved seeing Buffy take a stand it was a long time coming and well worth the wait. Bravo!

Author's Response: The phrases spoken at the end are indeed Latin. Spike's new employer tells him that "time waits for no one." Spike replies with: "Now let thy servant depart," which is actually a quote from the Bible. (Luke 2:29, "He blessed God, and said, Lord, now let thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word.") Thanks so much for the review. :-D

I am concerned on this job and Spike lack of thinking it thru but then it looks like he has some idea of what he will be doing I so want him to keep Buffys trust in him.

Great post!

Author's Response: Well, Spike is wading into dangerous waters with this new job of his, but that's all I can say about it. His lying to Buffy about the money probably isn't going to lead to a good end either. Thanks so much for the review. :-D